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Postcard Valentine

Happy Friday!  It's time for another Viva la Verve! challenge and this week's sketch was designed by Teresa Kline.  As soon as I saw the little envelope shape on the sketch, I remembered a cute little postcard die that I picked up on clearance at the craft store a few months ago.  I couldn't wait to dig it out and give it a go!

I wanted a vintage valentine look to go along with the miniature postcard die, so I picked out this kraft-based Love paper from American Crafts.  I stamped a heart and an XOXO from the Love Notes set on my postcard to dress it up.  Next up, I made a little rosette with the designer paper, then stamped the heart and sentiment from Love Notes and cut out with the Jotted Heart Die (both on sale right now!) and layered together.  Keeping with the miniature theme, I embellished with a mini library clip, mini staples and some mini rhinestones from Pizzazz Aplenty.

That's all for me.  I hope you get a chance to play along with Viva la Verve this week.  And just a little reminder that it's a contest week over at Mojo Monday - so be sure to get your entries in by Sunday night.  Thanks so much for stopping by.  I hope you have a fabulous weekend! 

Enabler's List:
Stamps: Love Notes (Verve Stamps)
Paper: Love Collection (American Crafts), Crumb Cake, Real Red (SU!)
Ink: Vintage Photo (Ranger Distress), Real Red (SU!)
Accessories: Jotted Heart Die (Verve Stamps), Postcard 2x2 Die (QuicKutz), mini paper clip (SU!), Martha Stewart border punch, Hero Arts stickers, glimmer twill ribbon (Taylored Expressions), 2mm red flatback rhinestones (Pizzazz Aplenty), mini staples, Rosette Die (Tim Holtz)

22 comments

Carrie said...

This is so awesome! I love the collage style to this card.

Keva said...

Oh so much to look at here. This is gorgeous. I love the way the ribbon is twisted and the colors are so cool together. Very pretty card!

Cheryl said...

Beautiful! I love all the layers.

Vintage Rose said...

Julee, this is just beautiful. i love the vintage look.

Ravengirl said...

Wow, a serious feast for the eyes. I love how you ribbon is twisted across the bottom of the card!

Sylvia/LittleTreasures said...

This is amazing, so many elements and beautiful layers. Your ribbon effect is great.

Maureen said...

EEK!! That is the sweetest little post card!!! Okay, an idea for a stamp set? Little vintage images like that? Too cute :) You are rockin' those library clips!! Everything just makes me smile with this :)

Jackie Pedro said...

SHUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FABULOUS.....LOVE EVERY LITTLE DETAIL!!! I really love the staples!!!

Anonymous said...

wow i love this card with its many layers... xx jo xx

Marisa said...

Total gorgeousness, Julee! Love the red and kraft and all the yummy details on the card. As for the sketch....you Divas are going to have to visit me in the psych ward LOL!

Mary (Happy Now) said...

What a stunning creation!

Just Don't Over Think It! said...

Julee,

This is the most beautiful card I have ever seen! Awesome job!!! You are such an inspiration to my card making and I strive to be as talented as you some day! Thanks for sharing - Donna

PS - I left you some love on my new blog.....

Heidi said...

ACKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK I have got to stop coming here sweetie! I love everything about this card, the paper is fabulous, love the rosette and I did't realize you used TH die so that is now on my list. Ugh. you are killing me girl!

Melisa Hunter said...

This is so gorgeous! I love the colour combos and all of the fabulous little details. The sponging makes it look so vintage.

Lesa said...

Julee this is gorgeous!! Love everything about it. Yummy!

Anonymous said...

Now that is a Valentine Card!!!!

Dawn Easton said...

OH my gosh! My eyes just keeping going over and over the details! This card is amazing, Julee!

Jessie/knightrone said...

You are so amazing, truly! GORGEOUS!!

Charlotte said...

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your collage card! It's packed with so many wonderful elements! So creative!

dpkennedy said...

I love that ribbon treatment! This is gorgeous!!

Melissa Rodgers said...

Oh my goodness Julee, I love vintage anything and you stunned me with this creation. LOVE it!!! Thanks for sharing.

America said...

AWESOME detailing, fantastic design! LOVE this!!!!!!!